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Visiting psychiatrist outlines Spokane County reforms, urges local investment in diversion and treatment
Summary
Dr. Matt Layton presented an overview of Spokane County's blue‑ribbon commission and use of a local sales‑tax revenue source to fund crisis teams, training and diversion programs. He emphasized evidence‑based medication‑assisted treatment and integrated responses for co‑occurring mental health and addiction.
Dr. Matt Layton, a psychiatrist with experience building regional behavioral‑health systems, visited the Riley County Commission Nov. 6 and gave a preview of a longer public presentation scheduled at 09:30 at the county library.
Layton described Spokane County’s response after system fragmentation created overflowing…
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